With these words, the elders of the Flame Sect were instantly filled with joy. With the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader personally taking action, this matter would surely go smoothly, and their Flame Sect Leader would soon be released.
Not long after, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader, along with many experts and leaders from other sects, arrived outside Cloud City. They appeared in a mighty procession, exuding an overwhelming aura that instilled fear in the hearts of many.
Inside Cloud City, the populace was filled with anxiety, their faces etched with worry. They had not anticipated that events would unfold this way, catching them completely off guard.
Numerous experts from within Cloud City stepped forward, their gazes fixed ahead, their eyes sharp with vigilance. After all, the arrival of so many people had taken even them by surprise.
"Is the King of the Northwest present!"
The voice of the white-haired elder rang out, his eyes glinting with a cold light. It seemed his visit here was specifically to confront Lu Fan.
"Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader!"
Steward Zhao furrowed his brow. He hadn't expected the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader to personally appear. This was no trivial matter, as the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader was no ordinary person.
Throughout the entire Great Northwest, everyone feared the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader. He had not anticipated the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader's personal arrival, likely due to the matter of the Flame Sect Leader.
"I am the King of the Northwest!"
Lu Fan stepped forward, his expression calm. He looked towards the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader, his demeanor indifferent, as if he believed that even the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader could do nothing to him.
"May I ask what crime my nephew has committed that you have him arrested?" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader asked directly. "Regardless, he is the Sect Leader of the Flame Sect. Your actions are extremely inappropriate."
"He has committed numerous crimes. Which one do you wish me to elaborate on?" Lu Fan shrugged. "Has the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader suddenly arrived here to question me?"
"He is my nephew. If he has truly committed any wrongdoing, how can I, as his uncle, stand idly by!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader narrowed his eyes. "I hope the King of the Northwest will do me a favor and release him, lest we strain relations between our families!"
"A nation has its laws, and a family has its rules. He has violated the laws of the Heavenly Court Dynasty and should be punished!" Lu Fan said coldly. "This is what he deserves, even if he is the nephew of the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader, he must still face this consequence!"
"King of the Northwest, you have only recently assumed your post, and may not be fully aware of certain matters. In the entire Northwest region, even the King of the Northwest's Mansion relies on my Heavenly Dragon Sect. If you antagonize the Heavenly Dragon Sect, it will not end well for you!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader stated coldly.
At these words, Lu Fan let out a cold laugh. "Are you implying that I must release him? Otherwise, your Heavenly Dragon Sect will not let this matter rest?"
"You can interpret it that way!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader nodded, his gaze becoming sharp. It seemed he believed he had foreseen everything. If Lu Fan was ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, he would not hesitate to make Lu Fan understand the consequences.
"What a colossal joke!"
Lu Fan said coldly. "My King of the Northwest's Mansion will not beg anyone, nor will we show any deference to your Heavenly Dragon Sect. If you leave today, I will pretend nothing has happened. If you refuse to leave and attempt to force your way into the City Lord's Mansion, this matter will undoubtedly be reported to the Heavenly Court, and you will face severe repercussions!"
"Are you using the Heavenly Court Dynasty to suppress me?"
A cold glint appeared in his eyes. The Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader stared intently at Lu Fan, a killing intent brewing within him. In the entire Northwest, no one had ever spoken to him like this, nor had anyone treated him with such arrogant assertiveness, completely disregarding him.
"You can understand it that way!" Lu Fan's expression was cold. "This is the conduct of my King of the Northwest's Mansion. If you are displeased, feel free to report me to the Heavenly Court!"
"You are too arrogant and utterly oblivious to the immensity of heaven and earth!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader said coldly. "You truly have a bold spirit to treat me with such disrespect. I will not let this matter go unchallenged!"
"Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader, please do as you please!" Lu Fan shrugged slightly, his expression remaining indifferent.
Faced with these words, the others present were somewhat bewildered, unsure why Lu Fan possessed such confidence.
"If you do not hand over my nephew today, I will raze this place!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader stated coldly, a cold glint in his eyes. He had not wanted to resort to this, but having been pushed into this corner, he had no other choice.
"Are you serious?"
Lu Fan's voice turned icy, his gaze fixed on the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader. "To tell you the truth, the Flame Sect Leader has already been killed. He committed so many crimes, and this is the end he deserves!"
At these words, everyone present changed their expressions. They had not expected Lu Fan to actually kill the Flame Sect Leader. If this were true, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader would undoubtedly not let the matter rest.
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader shook his head, his expression tinged with coldness. "Where did you get such audacity to lay a hand on my nephew!"
"Ridiculous. I am the King of the Northwest, is there anyone I cannot act against?" Lu Fan's expression was cold, exuding an aura that suggested the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader was insignificant in his eyes.
"Sect Leader, do not fall for his trick!" several elders beside him spoke up. "He likely wants to provoke you into acting, so he can then accuse you of a crime!"
"Why should I fear him!" the Heavenly Dragon Sect Leader's expression was indifferent, carrying a powerful aura. In his eyes, Lu Fan could ultimately cause no significant trouble.
"You killed our Sect Leader, did you even ask the members of the Flame Sect?"
The elders of the Flame Sect spoke coldly, their voices laced with dissatisfaction. They glared at Lu Fan, their gazes filled with immense anger.
Lu Fan remained unfazed, his eyes indifferent. "Everything I do is in accordance with the laws of the Heavenly Court. Your Flame Sect's actions are all too clear!"
"You killed our Sect Leader, how can the Flame Sect let you off the hook!" the Flame Sect elders declared coldly. One of them stepped forward, charging towards Lu Fan with a murderous intent. They had never imagined that events would unfold this way, catching them completely off guard.
Sensing such powerful auras, the expressions of many City Lords also slightly creased. They had not expected these individuals to act so directly, showing no restraint.
"Esteemed City Lords, someone dares to act so outrageously and violate the laws of our Northwest Forbidden Zone. We absolutely cannot let them succeed!" Lu Fan said coldly to the City Lords.
"We respectfully obey the King of the Northwest's command!" the numerous City Lords nodded in unison, their bodies exuding a palpable aura. Things had reached this point, and they would not back down.
At that very moment, the two groups instantly clashed, their movements fierce and imposing.